Paul Schulze

Biography

Paul Schulze is an American TV & movie actor. Paul is known for playing roles- Ryan Chappelle in "24", Michael Burnett in "Rambo", Eddie Walzer in "Nurse Jackie", Frank Gallo in "Suits" among others.

Recently ha has appeared in the movie "Inside the Rain(2020) as David Glass, in the Amazon prime series on space travel- "The Expanse" as Esai Martin.

Childhood- Family

Paul Schulze was born on 12th June 1962 in the New York City, New York, United States. He grew up in the New York city.

His father was a Lutheran pastor.

Education

• Stuyvesant High School: He graduated from the 'Stuyvesant High School' aka Stuy located in the New York in the year 1980.
• Purchase College: He attended the 'Purchase College' (SUNY Purchase) affiliated to New York University

Interesting Facts

• Ancestry: He is of German ancestry. His last name "Schultze" shortened to "Schulze" is a German surname.
• Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination: He was nominated for the award for his role in '24 hours' in 2004, he was again nominated in 2012.
• His mother was shocked at first when he started acting in negative roles. "Acting soft in real life helps" says the actor, "then people would see you playing real negative characters and think you are really talented." [5]
• He has frequently played Lawyer, Cop & Criminal roles. 'Law and order' roles seem to attract him.
• He took acting seriously when he was in high school. He has acted in commercials as a child.
• The Year of Living Biblically: Paul is mentioned in the introduction of his book 'The Year of Living Biblically' book by A. J Jacoms for his influential role as 'Father Phil Intintola' in the series- The Sopranos (1999).
• Paulie Schulze: Paul has used both Paul Schulze & Paulie Schulze as his name for the credits.
• Bald head: He maintains a full bald head, he has lost hair in the front, especially the two corners indicative of male pattern baldness, he has godo hair in the back and top, but shaves it off for a better presentation.
• GoSeeTed Ad: He made a promotional video for his friend Ted, a car dealer in Los Angeles in 2018
• Being a busy actor he doesn't always get time to watch his own appearances on TV. He has to pick and choose what to watch, given that there are so many things happening these days, it is natural that he has to miss out on some.
• Is Paul Schulze Gay?
  • Not Known. There is very less info of his dating life online.
• How to pronounce Paul Schulze's name?
  • His name is pronounced "Shul-zee"

Career

24

Paul played Ryan Chappelle in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd season of the series. He has alos voice the character in the video game inspired by the series.

In his last episode on the series, the one in which his character Ryan Chappelle gets killed, he was presented with a black funeral wreath by the cast and crew. Paul kept the wreath in his house. [6]

The Sopranos

Paul played the Catholic priest "father Phil Intintola" in the Crime drama TV series- The Sopranos. Father Phil is romantically attracted towards Carmela Soprano, and the attraction is mutual. He is seen performing rituals, conducting masses and functions for the Soprano family.

[ Paul Schulze & Edie Falco in Paul Schulze ]

Edie Falco plays Carmela Soprano in the Series. She played Nurse Jackie, the love interest of Paul (Eddie Walzer) in the series- 'Nurse Jackie' as well.

Nurse Jackie

In the American medical comedy series 'Nurse Jackie', Paul played the ER Pharmacist Eddie Walzer. Edie Falco played the lead role of nurse Jackie Peyton. Eddie has an extramarital romantic affair with Nurse Jackie. His difficulties with job, extramarital affair, friendships are the features of his character.

[ Paul Schulze in Nurse Jackie with Edie Falco ]

Filmography

Movies List

TV/ Web Series List

Short Movies List

Video Games

• 24: The Game(2006): He voiced the character 'Ryan Chappelle' in the 2006 Action/ Crime video game.

Awards

News & Updates

• He attended Comic-con 2010 to promote his TV series 'Nurse Jackie'

[ Paul Schulze scene from "The Punisher" ]

Quotes

• You come and people in our business tend to understand how lucky we are, so usually the workplace is a happy place and it’s very welcoming.. It’s just a lot of fun [5]
• I certainly love to just be on the set. I love to be working. I love to be working and so I don’t have to act like I’m enjoying it [5]
• (When asked if he likes Good roles or bad roles more) -Whichever role has more air time and has the most fun writers. 
• I like playing bad guys
• I’m working on something. I just don’t know what it is yet
• I’ve been very fortunate that I've played lot of different characters.
• [About Addiction & Addicts] From the Addicts I have known.. All the people they are surrounded by usually are in denial themselves, are quick to forgive, are qick to beleive the lies again..  [2]

Sources

1. Paul Schulze Wiki
2. L.A Times- Nurse Jackie interview
3. GoSeeTed
4. Paul Schulze 24 interview
5. Hollywood reporter interview
6. Paul Schulze wreath 
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